1996 Mercedes Benz 202 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 202 years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Mercedes Benz 202. That is the most of any 202 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 99,300 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Mercedes Benz 202 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 100% | 99,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Mercedes Benz 202 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Problem: In a minor frontal impact, it is possible for the hood latch hook to be damaged and not function properly as a secondary safety catch. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 113, "hood latch systems."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: if the hood is damaged and the hood is not fully latched, the hood could fly up suddenly while the vehicle is driven. This condition can reduce the driver's view of the road increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hood latch secondary hook.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The insulation of the engine wiring harness gets brittle and crumbles causing the engine to either not run properly or just quit running. This is a safety issue especially when you are on the road. Mercedes benz is aware of this problem with the w202 body (and i believe other body styles) between…
I own a 1996 mercedes c280. Had the car since 50,000. Now at 99,000 check engine light comes on. Hooked the sds diagnostic machine found that codes are not irrelavent. Discovered that the wiring around the sensors were falling apart!! Wtf!! Ordered a new wiring harness and waiting and hopefully…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes Benz 202?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mercedes Benz 202?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Mercedes Benz 202 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 202 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.